Articulating Things Into Existence

Abstract

Through the act of drawing, the researcher explores the process of making sense of making sense as well as the relationship between seeing and knowing. Pulling from the disciplines of art, cognitive science, philosophy, and architecture, this thesis looks at how the artist observes, constructs, and analyzes her surroundings as well as the artwork she creates from her investigation. A meticulous mark making and process driven working practice is the foundation for her work, which aims to give permanence to the fleeting process of perception.Master of Fine Arts (MFA)http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/64057/1/2009_Stewart_MFA_Thesis.pd